M~is for Muck Boots and Meme

Today's post is one about something that doesn't get much focus. They get tramped around in poop, crud, mud, and other icky stuff. As long as they keep our feet dry and clean, we're happy. They work hard and they have to be tough.
Today's post is about footwear, specifically Muck Boots.

Last Spring I got bored with my plain brown muck boots. I wanted to have some fun. The chore of standing in mud and poop is much improved when wearing bright colorful boots. I bought these from Target online and they make me happy and keep my feet comfy, too.

I also have a wild, naughty-side and bought these boots, too. Also from Target. Aren't they cute?!

And then I saw these adorable, bright boots, and I knew if I wore them, scooping manure and squashing through mud, would always be a little bit brighter and cheery.(Or is that Cherry?) So I had to have them, too. Are they fun, or what?

And see? It's true. Even with poo on my flowery fun boots, they still make you smile. (Go on. Admit it. lol!) And yes, I'm wearing jammies.

I knew you might want a closer view of my jammies, so here ya go. What do you wear to the barn?
These are probably my favorite muck boots. I know, I know. They're boring black. But they're clogs, so they easily slip on and off quickly, so I can run out to feed chickens, gather eggs, and run up to the barn. They're not so great for serious mucking with the open heel, though. And when I first bought them (also from Target online) my entire family called them "Mama's Fart Shoes" because these rubbery shoes farted at each step I took. I sort of miss that sound, as a matter of fact. Nothing like a fart sound to make you laugh!

Now that I have shown you mine, you can show me yours. lol!
And I've got a little goodie for you, if you choose to participate. Just do a blog post about your muck boots and share a photo of them, and let me know in the comments section, that you're participating, so I can see your muck boots, too. Doesn't matter if your muck boots aren't fancy. If you use 'em, they count!
And, if you don't wear muck boots, and instead wear cowgirl boots, or something else to take care of your critters, then those count, too.
You'll get to choose from one of these two hand-made stickers to proudly display on your blog. (Don't I make it sound so exciting? hehe)

You can choose from this cute sticker:
Or this stylish one:
So, let's see your muck boots!

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Mikey over at The Horseshoeing Housewife and Jamie at Seatbelt for my Saddle both tagged me for the 6 Things About Me Meme. So here it is:

1)I hate to dress up or wear anything fru-fru. I would love to be in my jammies all day if I could. I wear them to the barn and I'd probably wear them to ride, too.
My clothes are usually chosen without too much thought most days. Comfort is my main focus. I'm sure I'd be an excellent contendor for "What Not To Wear" lol!

2)I've always loved horses, but was also afraid of them. I still feel pangs of anxiety when I'm tacking up my horse or when she tests me out on the trail. It's been very liberating for me, as a pacifist, to learn to reach deep inside for courage while demanding respect from my horse.
(Oh. And I bought a little saddle flask for myself, for Christmas...just to take the edge off. lol! What do you suggest I fill it with?)

3)I have gourmet taste in food. And love to cook ethnic food, especially East Indian. I also enjoy trying out exotic recipes, but my family usually turns their noses up at anything that isn't the same old-same old. They only recognize salt and pepper as approved spices. sigh.

4)I want to get a tattoo, but can't make up my mind on a final design. And I'd rather go with someone who's already gotten tattoos or with someone who's getting
their first one. I think it would be more fun and I could use the support.
(Maybe I should bring along my flask?? lol!)

5)I treasure handmade gifts much more than storebought. I have a thing for quilts, handmade bags, soaps, and anything creatively made by hand. I'm always touched by gifts given to me by people who know my interests and my heart. And I especially love gifts that make me laugh. Like this hilarious "Pay It Forward" gift package that Gail over At The Farm sent me.
The gift was so funny because it had alot to do with this post: 'Count the Cats'. When I opened the package Gail had sent I immediately 'got it' and couldn't stop laughing. She apparently had a "herd dispersal adoption clinic", and I was one of her recipients. lol!
What a clever and creative gal she is!

And then Christy from Farm Dreams recently gifted me with these adorable hand-crocheted eggies. Aren't they the cutest?! The horse book was a gift, for my birthday, from my neighbor friend, Val of Fantastyk Voyage. And the horse hair inside belongs to my Baby Doll and her sweet Arabian mare, Nadia.

6)Finally, I'm very quirky and am interested in non-mainstream activities and ideals. I've never been a sheep. I like to walk my own path. I'm usually very open-minded and enjoy and respect differences of opinion, but I sometimes have strong opinions and get annoyed when I feel as if I'm not allowed to speak my mind.


I won't tag anyone else specifically because I think this has already made it's rounds. But if you'd like to participate, please let me know, as I love to learn more about my blogger buddies.